Beyond The Crops

Oct 29 2024 82 ep. 42 mins 13
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Jena & MP bring a unique perspective to the world of agriculture, offering a blend of humor, heart, and wisdom honed from their combined years on the farm. With a deep passion for their families, their farms, and the communities they call home, these two farmwives delve into the daily triumphs and tribulations that come from rural living.

They discuss everything from the latest advancements in agriculture and the art of balancing family with farm duties to the time-honored traditions and recipes that make life on the farm so special. Their stories will make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings, and inspire you to see the beauty in the ordinary moments of life.

"Beyond The Crops" is not just a podcast for farmers; it's for anyone who appreciates the enduring values of hard work, resilience, and the simple joys of living close to the land. Whether you're an urban dweller curious about rural life or a fellow farm enthusiast, you'll find something to love in the genuine and heartfelt conversations of Jena & MP. 

Subscribe today and be a part of their journey as they cultivate a deeper appreciation for the remarkable world of agriculture.

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Oct 29 2024 57 mins  
Today, we’re bringing you a special interview sparked from a listener connection made in our DMs. Katie Hammock, an ER nurse and dairy farmer’s wife, reached out after tuning into our farm safety series, offering her insights as a farm safety educator. Katie has a unique perspective on ag safety from her experiences in the ER and is passionate about sharing practical, often-ove

80. Farm Safety is More Than Just a Checklist: Why Open Conversations About Complacency, Awareness, and Community Matter

Oct 22 2024 55 mins  
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79. Miracle in the Grain Bin: Kayla Cowell Shares a Farm Accident Survival Story and Career Change

Oct 15 2024 44 mins  
Thank you so much for tuning into our safety series so far. This week we're welcoming Kayla Cowell to Beyond The Crops as she shares the truly miraculous story of her father surviving a grain bin fall and how that was a huge factor in her pivoting her career path and choosing to come back to the family farm. Remember we launch new episodes every Tuesday.We’d love to hear your fee

78. Navigating Post Accident Trauma: A Mother's Tale of Farm Safety

Oct 08 2024 63 mins  
This week, we are bringing back our farm safety series. This is the first time that we're getting the perspective of a mom who had a child that was injured on their farm.Katie's son got his hand stuck in a feed auger. And the story is pretty incredible. She shares how sometimes like the knowledge that the farmers have of the equipment can be very helpful in a situation where somebo

77. From Farm Shows to Harvest: A Busy Season Recap

Oct 01 2024 54 mins  
In this episode of Beyond the Crops, we are taking a break from our farm safety series to catch up on some recent events and share personal updates. We discuss our experiences at the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days, including a live podcast and panel discussions. We also dive into the Farm Wives Club event organized by Kylie Epperson, emphasizing the importance of commun

76. Honoring Kyle: A Story of Grain Entrapment and Family Resilience {Farm Safety Series}

Sep 24 2024 29 mins  
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75. Her Husbands Hand Was Caught in a Bailer {Farm Safety Series}

Sep 17 2024 49 mins  
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74. Surviving a Mycotill Exposure {Farm Safety Series}

Sep 10 2024 45 mins  
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Sep 03 2024 37 mins  
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Aug 27 2024 34 mins  
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